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Phase
c. 626–655 CE
Under King Penda, Mercia challenged Northumbrian influence and became the dominant military power in much of seventh-century central Britain.
This context provides the political, military and social background for historical fiction set in c. 626–655 CE.
It can be assigned to books whose plot directly uses this period, event or regional conflict rather than merely mentioning it.
Series
The Gods and Kings trilogy follows Penda of Mercia through the wars that reshaped seventh-century Britain. Beginning with his struggle for power against Northumbria and continuing through the battles of Maserfield and the Winwaed, the series presents Penda as a pagan war leader navigating fragile alliances, dynastic rivalry…
Books
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